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Euphorbiaceae

Subfamily Acalyphoideae
Tribe Acalypheae

Subfamily Acalyphoideae
Tribe Plukenetieae

Subfamily Crotonoideae
Tribe Aleuritideae

Subfamily Crotonoideae
Tribe Codiaeae

Subfamily Crotonoideae
Tribe Jatropheae

Subfamily Crotonoideae
Tribe Manihoteae

Subfamily Crotonoideae
Tribe Micrandreae

Subfamily Euphorbioideae
Tribe Euphorbieae

W/C = Wild Collected
Euphorbia canariensis L.

  • Common Name:
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae Juss.

  • Country of Origin: Spain (Canary Islands)
  • Habitat: Narrow coastal belt, from sea level to 1100 m

  • Description: Latex is considered highly toxic
Restrictions:

  • Poisonous Plant Parts - Not for Human Consumption
  • CITES Appendix II Listed Plant
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 199200318
  • Source: Al Boyer/plant
  • Accession Date: 07-13-1992
  • Bench: 2105 - MED:Canary Islands
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 11-29-2011
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: eurosid I
  • Order: Malpighiales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae
  • SubFamily: Euphorbioideae
  • Tribe: Euphorbieae
  • SubTribe: Euphorbiinae
References:

Personal Communication with Frank Vincentz, International Euphorbia Society - 4 JAN 2006

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